Rockbridge CAN is working to reach those in more isolated parts of the county, areas where many residents live alone. The organization brings free, sit-down meals to communities with limited access to fresh food.
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The new pantries will operate as pilot sites this year as Campus Kitchen and the Rockbridge Area Relief Association assess the needs of the locations. Organizers say early turnout at the new sites has been lower than expected and they are working on community outreach.
Bill and Jessica Harden bought the former Bistro on Main building after the restaurant closed following two decades in downtown Lexington. The couple plans to open their third restaurant in that space by early next year.
The 43-day federal government shutdown intensified an already growing demand in Rockbridge County.
Families say the nonprofit group that connects families with community resources is easing holiday stress by providing free dinners once a week.
The farm opened Seasons Bakery & Cafe on Sept. 19 and is now looking to branch out to other parts of Virginia.
Appalachian Sage will be reopening as Wildberry Market on April 1. The owners of Season’s Yield plan to serve coffee and pastries, as well as acai, at the new location in mid-April.
Rockbridge County faces potential risks from long-lasting toxic biosolids. That’s according to Rockbridge Conservation, a nonprofit environmental group. The organization is trying to raise awareness about the negative effects these chemicals pose to the environment and public health.
Lexington Coffee Shop customers were caught by surprise when the shop closed late last month. Now, new owners are planning to reopen it under the name Lex Co Coffees.
With its pet food pantry closed, the Rockbridge Animal Alliance in now doing food deliveries and focusing more on emergency aid and veterinary support.